Mediterranean Diet as a model of sustainable, resilient and healthy diet
Maria Letizia Truzzi, Matteo Puviani, Alberto Tripodi, Silvia Toni, Alberto Farinetti, Milena Nasi, Anna Vittoria Mattioli
Abstract
A sustainable diet is characterized by food security and accessibility; healthy food, respect for environment and biodiversity, fair trade, locality/Seasonality and protection of culture, heritage, and skills. Being in line with these points, the Mediterranean Diet (MedD) has been largely recognized as sustainable and healthy.
Topics & Concepts
Mediterranean dietMediterranean climateEnvironmental healthFood scienceMedicineBiologyEcologyInternal medicineNutritional Studies and DietAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactDiet and metabolism studies